Lead Accountant

QXO • Winter Haven, FL

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About The Position

QXO is looking for a Lead Accountant to join our LBM Division Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close activities. This role supports compliance with accounting standards and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; experience in multi-entity environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting theory/GAAP and ability to perform research as necessary.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong analytical skills and be technically minded.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong research and reconciliation skills required
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Strong ability to problem solve
• Dedicated and committed individual
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication as well as great interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused (i.e., generating accurate and timely results and effectively and timely communicating to customers, colleagues, and management)
• Desire to lead new process creation and implementation

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience considered a plus: Manufacturing/Distribution/Construction
• Experience using ADP, BisTrack, Great Plains is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries for moderate to high-risk accounts.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and subledger reconciliations.
• Perform financial analysis and P&L flux reviews on key accounts.
• Partner with operations and purchasing to support accurate inventory costing.
• Provide analysis on material, labor, and overhead variances to operational and financial leaders.
• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Partner with management to resolve accounting issues and align internal processes.
• Review of transactions for compliance with GAAP as well as internal accounting policy.
• Ad hoc as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level